emirates7 - Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of Sandooq Al Watan, announced that the third edition of the summer programmes will kick off tomorrow and continue until July 31, aiming to engage 50,000 students from schools and universities across the UAE.
He explained that the initiatives—hosted at 54 locations including public and private schools as well as cultural and youth centres—are expected to draw thousands of participants from different emirates.
Sheikh Nahyan highlighted that these programmes reflect the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to foster a robust and enduring national identity among young people. He described this identity as both a source of protection and a driver of development.
He stressed that the core objective is to nurture future generations who are deeply connected to their national roots, take pride in the Arabic language—described as the language of the Quran—and embody values of loyalty and belonging through innovative and meaningful experiences.
The programmes will feature hundreds of diverse activities covering entertainment, sports, arts, and education. Notably, this year marks the debut of over 30 theatrical performances delivered by prominent Emirati artists and creatives. Additional offerings will include events centred on Arabic calligraphy, cultural heritage, storytelling, creative games, and daily competitions with instant prizes, along with a wide variety of sports.
Yasser Al Gargawi, Director General of Sandooq Al Watan, added that the programmes are designed for students aged 8 to 16 and are divided into three key age groups:
Group 1 (ages 8–10): Focused on physical games and storytelling
Group 2 (ages 11–13): Emphasising interactive dialogue and basic critical thinking
Group 3 (ages 14–16): Concentrated on small-scale projects and volunteer work
He explained that the initiatives—hosted at 54 locations including public and private schools as well as cultural and youth centres—are expected to draw thousands of participants from different emirates.
Sheikh Nahyan highlighted that these programmes reflect the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to foster a robust and enduring national identity among young people. He described this identity as both a source of protection and a driver of development.
He stressed that the core objective is to nurture future generations who are deeply connected to their national roots, take pride in the Arabic language—described as the language of the Quran—and embody values of loyalty and belonging through innovative and meaningful experiences.
The programmes will feature hundreds of diverse activities covering entertainment, sports, arts, and education. Notably, this year marks the debut of over 30 theatrical performances delivered by prominent Emirati artists and creatives. Additional offerings will include events centred on Arabic calligraphy, cultural heritage, storytelling, creative games, and daily competitions with instant prizes, along with a wide variety of sports.
Yasser Al Gargawi, Director General of Sandooq Al Watan, added that the programmes are designed for students aged 8 to 16 and are divided into three key age groups:
Group 1 (ages 8–10): Focused on physical games and storytelling
Group 2 (ages 11–13): Emphasising interactive dialogue and basic critical thinking
Group 3 (ages 14–16): Concentrated on small-scale projects and volunteer work